Quick Black Pepper Beef

Name: Quick Black Pepper Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound Flank Steak or Sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain); 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce (1 tbsp for marinade, 2 tbsp for sauce); 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (1 tbsp for marinade, 1 tbsp for sauce slurry); 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (for marinade); 1/4 cup Water (for sauce, plus 1-2 tbsp for marinade); 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce (for sauce); 1 teaspoon Sugar (for sauce); 2-3 tablespoons Black Pepper (freshly ground or coarsely crushed, to taste); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 inch Fresh Ginger (grated or minced); 1 medium Yellow Onion (sliced); 1 medium Bell Pepper (any color, sliced); 2-3 tablespoons Cooking Oil (high smoke point oil like vegetable or canola); 2 stalks Green Onions (sliced, for garnish)

This quick and easy Black Pepper Beef recipe brings a popular Chinese-American stir-fry dish right to your kitchen. Tender strips of beef are marinated and then stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, onions, and bell peppers, all coated in a rich, savory, and peppery sauce. It's a perfect dish for a fast weeknight meal that's packed with flavor.

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Marinated Beef Slices

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

14m

Cook Time

29m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Asian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

30g

Protein

18g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Beef and Vegetables Stir-frying

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Black Pepper Beef in the Pan with Sauce

Instructions

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Thinly slice the beef against the grain into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine the beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1-2 tablespoons of water. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
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Thinly slice the beef against the grain into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine the beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1-2 tablespoons of water. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
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Slicing against the grain ensures tender beef. Marinating tenderizes the meat and adds flavor.
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In a separate small bowl, prepare the sauce by whisking together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, the remaining 1-2 tablespoons of black pepper, and 1/4 cup of water. In another tiny bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
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In a separate small bowl, prepare the sauce by whisking together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, the remaining 1-2 tablespoons of black pepper, and 1/4 cup of water. In another tiny bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
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Have your sauce ready before cooking for a smooth stir-fry process.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced yellow onion. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the onion starts to soften.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced yellow onion. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the onion starts to soften.
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A hot wok is key for stir-frying to get a good sear and avoid steaming the ingredients.
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Push the aromatics to one side of the wok, add another tablespoon of cooking oil if needed, then add the marinated beef in a single layer. Sear the beef for 2-3 minutes per side until browned, then stir-fry until mostly cooked through.
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Push the aromatics to one side of the wok, add another tablespoon of cooking oil if needed, then add the marinated beef in a single layer. Sear the beef for 2-3 minutes per side until browned, then stir-fry until mostly cooked through.
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Do not overcrowd the pan; cook the beef in batches if necessary to ensure it sears instead of steams.
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Add the sliced bell pepper to the wok with the beef and aromatics. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the bell pepper is tender-crisp.
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Add the sliced bell pepper to the wok with the beef and aromatics. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the bell pepper is tender-crisp.
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Cook vegetables to your preferred tenderness, but aim for a slight crunch for stir-fries.
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Give the prepared sauce a quick stir, then pour it over the beef and vegetables in the wok. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
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Give the prepared sauce a quick stir, then pour it over the beef and vegetables in the wok. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
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Add the slurry gradually to control the thickness of the sauce. If it gets too thick, add a splash of water.
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Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately. This dish pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.
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Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately. This dish pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.
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For best results, serve hot right after cooking to enjoy the freshest flavors and textures.